Trail Running calendar near Loweswater 2025-2026

Take on the Northern Traverse 2026, a 300 km self supported ultra along Wainwright's Coast to Coast from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay. Experience mountains, moors and 6500 m of climbing across three National Parks, 28 March to 1 April 2026.

Take on the Lakes Traverse 100 km ultra across the Lake District, from St Bees to Shap, following Wainwright's Coast to Coast. Experience wild valleys, high passes and coastal views on 28 to 29 March 2026; entries open 9 April 2025.

Soak up Lake District views at the Grasmere Wild Trail Runs on 28 March 2026, with 5 km and 10 km routes around Grasmere and Rydal. Canicross friendly, chip timed with medals, merch and post race refreshments.

Tackle a thrilling 11 km trail around Reeth with steep climbs, technical descents and riverside views. Limited to 100 runners, this intimate, well marshalled event includes aid stations and post race cakes with proceeds to a local charity.

The NAV4 Daffodil Run will take place in Pooley Bridge on Saturday 28 March 2026. You can run 13 miles.

Explore the rugged northern Dales with DalesRunner 20, a challenging 20 mile trail run around Reeth on 28 March 2026. Steep climbs, technical descents and well stocked aid stations await, entries limited to 200 so book early.

Tackle the rugged Bollihope Carrs fell race near Frosterley, a challenging 10.5 km course with 380 m of climb across classic Northumberland Durham moorland. Friendly entry with a limited field makes for a fast, atmospheric race day.

Take on the Coledale Horseshoe in the Lake District on Sat 28 Mar 2026, a challenging 13.7 km fell race with 1067 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Pre entry only and limited to 400 runners so book early.

Tackle the Dales Traverse, a 55 km ultra from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond along Wainwright's coast to coast route with about 1,400 m ascent and sweeping Pennine scenery. Embrace a self sufficiency ethos on an unmarked classic route.

Join a 7 hour timed running challenge along the River Wear with stunning views of Durham Cathedral. Choose distances from short laps to marathon and ultra, enjoy aid stations, vegan options and a goody bag at the finish.

Lakeland Paws Tour de Whinlatter on 29 March 2026 invites runners to enjoy scenic, undulating trails around Whinlatter Top. Dogs on harnesses are welcome and the event is chip timed with 9 km and 12 km route options.

Take on a scenic timed 7 hour trail along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views in Durham. Distances range from 3 km to ultra, with medals, distance pins, aid stations and vegan options to keep you going.

Join the Pete Hartley Memorial Liver Hill fell race on Tue 31 Mar 2026 in the South West Pennines, starting from Marl Pits Sports Centre in Rawtenstall. A punchy 7 km with 250 m climb, open to age 16 and over with entry on the day for £5; j..

The Manx Mountain Marathon will take place in Ramsey on Saturday 4 April 2026. You can run 50 kilometers.

Classic Lake District fell run from New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, a sharp 3.5 mile course with 2100 ft of climbing over rough rock and moor. Day entries welcome; bring map, compass and waterproofs for this high country test.

Join this friendly 3 mile race in Haworth on the South West Pennines, climbing 100 m over a scenic course around the Old Sun Hotel. Every finisher gets a Cadbury's Creme Egg and winners take Easter eggs, with chip butties at the pub after.

Stanhope Trail Races offer 10k and half marathon routes across moorland and woodland, with waterfalls, gravel tracks and stiff climbs. The eco friendly event includes feed stations, post race food and a keepsake mug with wildflower seeds.

Tackle 46 miles and over 4,000 metres of ascent across three wild Galloway hill ranges in teams of 2 to 4. Enjoy hot food at checkpoints and mountain rescue support as you push through rugged trails for camaraderie and charity.

Tackle a rugged 20 mile fell race around Glen Trool with 1850 m of ascent, testing navigation and winter kit on classic Southern Uplands terrain. Marshalled with first aid cover, the race supports Galloway Mountain Rescue and finishes with..

Join the 35th Allendale Challenge on Saturday 11 April 2026 in Allendale, Northumberland to support North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team. Tackle a rugged 26 mile loop through the North Pennines with walker and runner options, chip timing, and..